What is the remainder when 65^{99} is divided by 11?

  1. A. 0
  2. B. 5
  3. C. 9
  4. D. 10

Correct Answer: D. 10

Explanation

Using modular arithmetic, 65 \equiv -1 \pmod{11}. Thus, (65)^{99} \equiv (-1)^{99} \equiv -1 \equiv 10 \pmod{11}.

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